Cotton Receipts Near Ninety Thousand Mark This Season
Cotton receipts for the season approach 90,000 bales with about three months remaining. Slade notes a shortfall of roughly one thousand bales from a late date target as Athens anticipated higher totals. Wren receipts lag behind last year while rail and local stocks exceed last season, with total on hand and shipments detailed in the season 1904-05 comparison.
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Elton
Athens
Wren
Hana
Aon Talal
Free Medical Books From Dr. Hathaway In Atlanta
Dr. J. Newton Hathaway, Atlanta, offers several valuable medical books on diseases and treatments at no charge. Write to request one or more titles such as Diseases of the Urinary Tract or Nervous Exhaustion, and receive confidential advice from a recognized southern specialist with no cost.
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J. Newton Hathaway
South
Atlanta
Max Michael to Receive Master of Arts at Columbia
Max Michael, of this city, will receive the Master of Arts degree at Columbia University, New York, on the eighth inst. He previously earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1904 and held posts such as business manager of the Georgian, treasurer of the University Athletic Association, and president of the Phi Kappa Society.
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Columbia University
New York
Max Michael
Seacoul
Simon Michael
Sivonen
Tom Tigi Cuilese
Michael
Dialor Ives
Deeren
Speristant
Way Trasurer
University Athletic Association
Phi Kappa Society
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Ker
Wes
Rhodes Becomes New Citizens Secretary at Athens Foundry
Mr. A. B. Rhodes of Crawford has moved to this city and will make Athens his future home. He has accepted the position of secretary and treasurer of the Athens Foundry and Machine Works. Rhodes is a fine businessman with many friends in Athens and the surrounding section.
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A. 8. Rhodes
Crawford
Rhodes
Athens
Whyte Named to Fill Unexpired U S Senate Term
Ex Governor William Pinkney Whyte is appointed by Governor Warfield to fill the unexpired term of the late John Smith Gorman in the United States Senate. Whyte, veteran politician, faces public scrutiny due to past opposition to Gorman and will begin a third Senate tenure, the second by appointment.
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Voltimore
William Pinkney Whyte
United States
Arthurr Gorman
Congress
Whyte
Warfield Fan
Gorman
United States Senate
Swann
Beverly Johnson
England
Protection at Methodist church corner prompts transit waiting room idea
The note argues for a covered waiting area at the Methodist church corner to aid transfers between Prince and Milledge. It notes Athens streetcars once heated and protected platforms and urges the fraternity to match that progress.
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Methodist Church
Prince
Milledge
Ita Pasa
Athens
Georgia
Freight Rates Debate Spurs Political Campaign
The Macon Telegraph reports on petitions by the Atlantic Transit line seeking freight rate changes from Atlanta to Savannah and Brunswick. It notes repeated misspellings and misprints in the petitions and highlights reactions from the Atlanta Journal and others after the railroad commission twice found the proposed rates discriminatory.
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Atlanta Journal
Shite
Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Journal petition seeks lower port rates for Georgia trade
The Atlanta Journal and 46 manufacturers petition the Railroad Commission in 1905 urging immediate rate reductions to extend Georgia port trade. The piece critiques Atlanta bias, compares Griffin and Savannah Brunswick rates, and recalls prior commission rulings and press commentary on the issue.
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Atlanta Journal
Atlanta
Gia
Georgia
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Telegraph
Griffin
Savannah
Brunswick
Mayor and Council Endorse Dispensary in City
Citizens had urged action on the dispensary issue and the council expresses support for keeping the dispensary local. The piece argues abolishing it won’t end whiskey traffic and warns of a return to illegal “blind tiger” conditions from the prior prohibition era.
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Athens Council Opposes Dispensary Abolition Move
The Athens mayor and council deplore efforts to abolish the dispensary and urge retention of the existing system. They endorse a county address, call for keeping dispensary operations, and ask representatives to amend rather than destroy current law. The notice references the drink question and praises Early Risers as a reliable laxative.
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Atheny
Orr’ | Drug Co
Signage and storefronts shape Athens' image in revitalization push
The piece argues storefront signs reflect business health and city progress. It notes faded worn signs harm perception, urging fresh neat signs before upcoming projects like the park and hotel and ahead of the Summer School session.
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Athens
On Fine Printing the Banner Leads
The banner leads the page with sharp typography and bold display. Readers are drawn to a prominent headline style guiding attention to the main story and its key points.
D G Vickers Takes Post In Athens Newspaper
D G Vickers of Gainescilly moves to Athens to run the business side of the Southern Pleld paper. The tale notes a reforming divine once mocked for smoking but vows to quit after a turning moment, yet retains his pipe plug as a reminder.
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Pye
Echo tale and Georgia visitors set for Athi commencement
President Murphy recounts a tale of a remarkable echo under a Catskill rock with four responses varying minutes apart. Two Georgia men, Joe Bruton and Kelsi Stower, are noted attendees in Athi during commencement.
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Ny Price
Sunapee
William
Messrs
Joe Bruton
Kelsi Stower
Bainbridge
Ceorgia
Athi
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